Car A
BMW 118i
The BMW 118i balances efficient running (5.5 L/100 km) with the practicality of a five-seat hatchback for city and small-family use. It prioritizes everyday ease over outright performance.
BMW 118i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Ford Puma ST
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Ford Puma ST
The Ford Puma ST combines lively performance with everyday usefulness, pairing 0–100 km/h in 6.7s with a 456 L boot and five seats. It’s efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100km and offers good value in its segment around 30,000.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
62
/
65
City
60
/
59
Budget / value
64
/
64
Road trip
41
/
41
Performance
30
/
28
Cargo
20
/
25
Practical
51
/
51
Premium
45
/
25
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 118i · Orange = Ford Puma ST
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 118i
Ford Puma ST
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 118i
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Practical five-seat hatchback with a 360 L trunk
- Easy to drive in the city thanks to FWD and compact size
- Good value in its segment at about 35,000
- Mid-pack acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) won’t suit performance seekers
- Cargo capacity is modest for luggage-heavy trips (360 L)
- FWD only; those wanting AWD traction for harsh winters should look elsewhere
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Ford Puma ST
- Punchy acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.7s) for confident merging and passing
- Efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100km to help manage running costs
- Practical 456 L boot and five seats suit growing families
- Pricing around 30,000 represents good value in its segment
- FWD only, with no AWD option for those prioritizing extra traction
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a decent trunk
- Gasoline-only powertrain; no hybrid or EV alternative listed
- Performance emphasis may not suit comfort-first buyers
Verdict
Pick BMW 118i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 118i uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford Puma ST if…
More power
Ford Puma ST puts out 200 hp vs 140 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.